Job Posting Details

Are You Passionate About Youth Development?

Under the School of Science, the Office of Academic Advising and Support aims to provide academic, personal and career advising support to students.  The Office plays an important role in promoting success in student lives.  Student Advising Officers are among the people new students will first encounter and meet regularly during the first year at the University.  They will help recognize students’ strengths and help them achieve their best and realize their dreams.

Job duties:
•    Advise prospective and current undergraduate students on program requirements, selection of majors, credit transfer procedures, and graduation requirements;
•   Work closely with professors and other University administrators and stay up-to-date on program change;
•     Evaluate, resolve, or make appropriate referrals on students’ academic or personal issues;
•     Organize and implement the School’s Peer Mentoring Program;
•   Familiarize with enrichment activities within and beyond the University, and encourage students’ participation;
•     Build relationship with alumni and develop an alumni network within the School;
•     Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, education, counselling or social work, with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience relevant in the area of youth development.  A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and flexibly are essential.  The appointee should be self-motivated, organized, confident, and have a strong passion for or experience in dealing with adolescents and understanding their needs.  The appointee should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), good knowledge in IT, software applications as well as Chinese word processing.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.  (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website ( http://jobs.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Monday, 5 September 2016.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.